Ryan Lambert
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Past articles by Ryan:
Sabres' Rasmus Ristolainen problem is hardly unique
Many NHL players are held up to be something they aren’t, weren’t, and never could be. → Read More
NHL Mailbag: Why did Robin Lehner have to settle?
Robin Lehner having to settle for a one-year deal with Chicago was a little strange, but not totally out of left field, either. → Read More
Canadiens’ Aho offer sheet a waste of everyone's time
All Marc Bergevin did with this Aho offer sheet was waste everyone’s time, including his own. → Read More
On verge of historic embarrassment, should Lightning stay the course?
The only thing Jon Cooper can do now is put his best lineup out there to hopefully avoid becoming the architect of the biggest punchline in hockey history. → Read More
31 Takes: Has anyone seen Sid Crosby lately?
Sidney Crosby has been invisible thus far in the Penguins' series against the Islanders. This, plus a take on every other team in the playoffs. → Read More
31 Takes: We’re going to act like the Penguins had a bad season?
Sure, they finished third in the division, giving the Islanders home ice in a playoff series for the first time since Sidney Crosby was less than a year old. Evgeni Malkin missed eight games due to various injuries. Kris Letang missed 12. → Read More
Vegas is the worst possible draw for San Jose
Since the trade deadline, Vegas generates more shot attempts per hour than almost every other team in the league. Also, the Sharks' goaltending is very bad. → Read More
NHL mailbag: Which RFA would you offer sheet?
Ryan Lambert discusses the most intriguing offer sheet candidates in his latest NHL mailbag. → Read More
The 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning are the best hockey team ever assembled
Winning 60 games in this era is no small feat for the Tampa Bay Lightning. → Read More
31 Takes: You can't say the Avalanche don't deserve a wild card slot
The Colorado Avalanche stand on the cusp of a playoff berth for the second straight year. → Read More
How big of a threat are the Carolina Hurricanes?
The question for the Hurricanes’ eventual playoff opponent — possibly the Capitals — is how much of a threat Carolina really poses. → Read More
Bigger changes needed if Minnesota fires Boudreau, but is that possible?
If the Minnesota Wild are figuring the problem this year was a coaching issue, they’re wrong, but that doesn't mean Bruce Boudreau is safe. → Read More
NHL Power Rankings: Golden Knights keep flying
The Vegas Golden Knights' surge has them looking like a legitimate Western Conference favorite. → Read More
31 Takes: Nicholson’s recent press tour might be worse than Melnyk’s
Bob Nicholson has done little to inspire confidence that anything at all is going to change with the Edmonton Oilers' approach. → Read More
NHL Mailbag: Which wild card team is most likely to pull the upset?
Ryan Lambert predicts which likely wild card team has the best chance to pull an upset in his latest mailbag. → Read More
31 Takes: Erik Karlsson’s status could be pivotal for San Jose
One assumes the Sharks will make the best possible decision regarding Erik Karlsson's health, but they failed to do that once already. → Read More
It’s Bishop vs. Vasilevskiy
This year most of the major awards have clear-cut top dogs, but the race for the Vezina Trophy could get interesting. → Read More
Mailbag: Are the Arizona Coyotes playoff bound?
The Arizona Coyotes are on a tear, but the smart money is still on them falling short of a playoff berth. → Read More
31 Takes: Jon Cooper is the right call for Jack Adams
The Tampa Bay Lightning are on pace to be one of the best teams ever, and Jon Cooper is a big reason why. → Read More
There's no need to overthink the Calder conversation
Jordan Binnington deserves to be in the Calder Trophy conversation, but he hasn't done enough to dethrone Elias Petterson. → Read More